Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour price starts at Rs. 9.95 Lakh, which is Rs. 65,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carens, priced at Rs. 10.60 Lakh. On the performance front, the Carens uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the Ertiga Tour a 1462cc engine producing 103.25bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Carens and Ertiga Tour, the Carens is the better pick for performance, while the Ertiga Tour stands out for affordability.

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Carens vs Ertiga Tour Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarensMaruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.60 LakhRs. 9.95 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.04 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc1462 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm103.25bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 174 Km/hNot Available

Carens vs Ertiga Tour Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Premium Opt DieselMaruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour STD
Rating
142 reviews
29 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.98 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1462 cc
Body Type MUV MUV
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.04 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 185/65 R15
Boot Space 216 Liters 209 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Not Available
Airbags 6 Driver and Passenger
EMI Not Available
Rs. 19,246 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 60,521 Carens Insurance Rs. 48,344 Ertiga Tour Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
compressionRatio
Not Available
10.5:1
Engine Type
CRDi VGT
K15C
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1145 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
74.0X85.0
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.04 Kmpl

Wheels Type
Steel with Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2 m
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
16
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
3rd Row Seats 50:50 Spilt with Recline
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Semi-Leatherette
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
Not Available
209
Seating Capacity
7
7
Boot Space
216 Liters
209 Liters

Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4395*1735*1690 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2670 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
Massage Seats
No
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
No
Not Available
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
3rd Row Seats 50:50 Spilt with Recline
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice assisted sunroof
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Airbags
6
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
3 Star
3 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Flip Key
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag
Not Available
No

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
No
Not Available
Live Weather
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Save Route Place
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1730 kg
frontTread
Not Available
1531 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • Great presence
  • Plenty of practical touches
  • Comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • Could have done with larger rims

Is Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour Better Than Kia Carens?

56% users have chosen Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour over Kia Carens in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 341 users have also rated Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour and Kia Carens on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Kia Carens is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features. On the basis of mileage, performance and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Ertiga Tour Carens
Mileage 4.1 4.2
Performance 4.3 4.4
Comfort 4.1 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 4.0
Safety 3.9 4.2
Features 3.1 4.5
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Kia Carens Comparison with Similar Cars

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which engine suits Indian roads better: petrol or diesel in the Carens?
  • Both petrol and diesel engine options in the Kia Carens are suitable for Indian road conditions. The petrol engine generally offers smoother and quieter performance, making it suitable for everyday use, while the diesel engine provides better torque and fuel efficiency, which can be beneficial in varied driving conditions. The final choice depends on individual driving requirements, usage pattern, and overall ownership preferences. You may connect with the nearest dealership for further assistance. Click on the link to know the dealership details: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/kia
Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?
  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
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Kia Carens Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. On the basis of mileage, performance and maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour?
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour is cheaper than Kia Carens by ₹65,000.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Tour?
For the Premium Opt Diesel version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga Tour produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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